A specific alkaloid compound found in ergot with similar physiological effects to ergotamine, particularly affecting blood vessels and uterine contractions.
From 'ergot' with the chemical suffix '-inine' indicating a pure alkaloid compound. This precise nomenclature distinguishes it from the crude mixtures ergotin and ergotine.
Ergotinine is a perfect example of how plant toxins can be both poison and medicine—the exact same molecule that caused medieval disease epidemics now saves lives when carefully measured by pharmacists.
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